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22-23/11/2025 : GRANDE PREMIERE
04-06/12/2025 : ICE CROSS FESTIVAL
10-13/12/2025 : SKI CROSS WORLD CUP
14-19/12/2025 : SKI AND BOARDER WEEK
21-26/12/2025 : CHRISTMAS WEEK
28/12-02/01/2026 : NEW YEAR WEEK
23-31/01/2026 : FREE RIDE WORLD TOUR
08/02-08/03/2025 : FRENCH HOLIDAYS
17-19/03/2026 : FESTI VAL THO
24-27/03/2026 : GAY WEEK
05/04/2026 : EASTER DAY
23-25/04/2026 : COSMIC MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL
27/04-01/05/2026 : DUTCH WEEK
02-03/05/2026 : GRANDE DERNIÈRE
Visiting Val Thorens
Helpful resort information to assist planning your trip to Val Thorens.
- Opens22 Nov 2025
- Closes3 May 2026
- Accommodation—
- Restaurants | Bars87 | 46
- Nearest Airport Lyon
- Nearest Train Station Moûtiers Salins Brides-Les-Bains (37km)
- Tourist Office Website
- Tourist Office Phone+3304 79 00 08 08
Val Thorens Features
The terrain at Val Thorens includes::
- Halfpipes0
- Terrain Parks1
- X-Country0.0 km
- Ski Hire
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What's it like at Val Thorens resort?
Val Thorens is the resort that combines the best of skiing with the best of atmospheres. At an altitude of 2300 metres, the highest ski resort in Europe and the highest point in world’s largest ski area «Les 3 Vallées», with more than 600 kilometres of runs, Val Thorens is without a doubt an exceptional destination. The area has a total of 30 ski lifts, these include 4 funiculars, 1 cable car, 5 gondolas, 13 chairlifts and 7 surface lifts.
Renowned for the quality of its snow and up-to-the-minute ski lifts, between powder snow fields and perfectly groomed runs, for beginners to experienced skiers, the Val Thorens ski area offers great snowsports whatever your ability level! Discover a mind-blowing setting and a breath-taking 360° panorama over more than 1000 Alpine summits.
As well as the choice of skiing styles, enjoy a diverse range of lifestyles, a rich, varied selection of accommodation (from 2** apartment residences to 5***** hotels), a wide choice of activities and international-scale events (the Ski Force Winter Tour, Rock On Snowboard Tour, Andros Trophy, Skicross World Cup, SFR Freeskiing Tour…). Whether as a couple, with family or with friends, discover the atmospheres that make the resort what it is, share adrenalin-fuelled experiences and unforgettable moments such as dinner on the slopes, a nighttime toboggan descent, mountain biking on snow, ice driving, massage, beautiful sunsets or quite simply a hot chocolate by the fireside…A lively and trendy resort that foodies will love, come and recharge your batteries and create your own recipe for a successful holiday.
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Photo credit: Claudio Caniato
Explore Val Thorens Location Map
Interactive Val Thorens trail map and piste map. View the piste and trails as well as the surrounding terrain and mountain contours for backcountry action. Find and compare nearby resorts by clicking on the resort markers.

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Visitor Reviews of Val Thorens
Guy from Austria writes:
We visited Val Thorens 15th to 22nd February (half term) and had a fantastic holiday. We had a family group of 6, in a range of ages from 8 to 61. The ski resort has something for everyone. We were blessed with magnificent sunny weather and lots of snow.
We stayed in Le Cheval Blanc apartments that are located right on the slopes, with operator Crystal Ski. The trip up from Chambery airport is long (over 3.5 hours), but once in VT that’s quickly forgotten. The big advantage of VT in these days of uncertain weather, is the elevation. With the village set at 2300m, the resort is very snow assured. From the apartments you can quickly travel to 3 adjacent high quality ski resorts - Les Menuires, Meribel and Courchevel. The lifts and facilities in all 4 resorts are modern with very efficient double access 6 man chair lifts.
The only slight challenge was the occasional long queue for the lifts but that was due to the half term holiday. But with over 500km of slopes to explore there are lots of quieter areas. I’d recommend parts of Les Menuires and the Orelle area. All in all, it’s a fantastic ski resort that won’t disappoint.
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